Cost of living
Frederick compared to Santa Maria
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Overview comparison
FrederickSanta Maria
Consumer prices in Santa Maria are roughly 6% higher than in Frederick.
Cost of living
| Item | Frederick | Santa Maria |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,285 | 2,503 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,502 | 6,064 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,029 | 711 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,392 | 3,238 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,457.68 | 1,561.38 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,919.04 | 3,123.08 |
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| Food person | 558 | 628 |
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| Food family | 1,811 | 1,531 |
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| Transport person | 82.11 | 97.63 |
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| Transport family | 312.4 | 302.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 61.8 years | 76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Frederick | Santa Maria |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.83 | 18.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.07 | 63.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.43 | 11.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.37 | 4.68 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.49 | 4.9 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.83 | 2.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Frederick | Santa Maria |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,783.87 | 2,002.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,567.08 | 1,280.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,195.44 | 3,595.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,299.35 | 2,135.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.59 | 107.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 195.22 | 162.09 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.76 | 54.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Frederick | Santa Maria |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.31 | 6.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,310 | 4,284 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,751 | 2,592 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 | 1.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 72.43% | 57.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.24 | 16.23 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.03 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Frederick | Santa Maria |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 0.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.5 | 3.03 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.46 | 3.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.03 | 15.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.15 | 10.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.95 | 14.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.85 | 2.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 | 1.18 |
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Other
| Item | Frederick | Santa Maria |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.33 | 48.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.69 | 11.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.49 | 113.38 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.56 | 17.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.83 | 46.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.12 | 87.34 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,205.16 | 1,356.76 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,620 | 24,511 |
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